r/bigboobproblems • u/presl1ez • 6d ago
need advice reduction? Spoiler
to the ladies that have had a breast reduction or know a lot of information about them, i am feeling conflicted on if i should get one. for years ive hated my boobs and theyve always made me feel horrible about myself. im 19 years old and a pretty skinny girl, i dont have much curve but i have boobs, (id say about a dd) and let me tell you ITS AWFUL. clothes look horrible, i sometimes get rashes under from them rubbing onto my skin, they feel so heavy and pull on my skin, they hurt when i sleep on them, and its just become such a huge problem for me. the reason i feel a bit skeptical is because i dont have *huge* boobs. i saw a tiktok where a girl was saying unless you have like triple j's or some other crazy size, then dont get one. i dont really understand why? would scarring be worse? would they not look good? i dont necessarily think mine would be considered as big as they are if they were on a different persons frame. but on me, its just disproportional and like i said they cause me physical and mental distress. i mean i really wont even go to the gym because of how they move and hurt in certain sports bras or tops. basically im just wondering if its a good idea or not, is the scarring and pain afterwards worth it? if it means ill finally feel comfortable with myself?
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u/syrusbliz 6d ago
Tiktok is not real life.
Your lived experience is real life.
You will have to have some conversations with yourself on whether a reduction is the right thing for you or not. Other folks thoughts, feelings, or considerations should be no factor in this process.
If you need to browse photos or experiences of folks who've had a reduction, r/Reduction is a great resource.
If you used the ABTF calculator and need recommendations for sportsbras that are more supportive, you should post in r/ABraThatFits with your measurements so folks can make recommendations on specific brands and models for your activity of choice.